Water Method Blog
Taoist Philosophy, Neigong and Meditation, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi and Bagua
By Paul Cavel
"Consistency without desire". Of all the wisdom shared within the Tao Te Ching, this line finds its way back to me time and again.
Students often share with me their goals for training. I can relate to the honest intent that underscores these aspirations, especially in regards to heali...
Both the I Ching and the 5 Elements talk about Water, Fire and Earth energies, but they are not the same! The Five Elements are applicable to the manifest realm, here on Earth, whereas the Eight Trigrams are the templates for manifestation, applicable to our realm and beyond.
Hold fast to the great form within
And let the world pass as it may
Then the changes of life will not bring pain
But contentment, joy and well being
TAO TE CHING Verse 35
Laozi
By TTCS Instructor Anna Price
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Most mornings, before breakfast, I practice qigong. Every morning is the same but ...
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By Paul Cavel
Part 1: Origins of the Water Method
The Water Method, first coined by Lao Tzu, author of the Tao Te Ching, twenty-five hundred years ago, comes from the teachings of the Taoist oral tradition and has existed for many millennia. For this reason, I like to refer to it as “Old Taoism...
 By Paul Cavel
In my previous post, we explored the term soft living—a work/life philosophy that creates balance and healthy boundaries to reduce stress and burnout, so you can discover and live your deeper purpose. Though modern in thought, the term soft living has characteristics which un
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